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The U.S. has begun continuous vetting of all 55 million visa holders, revoking thousands for overstays, crimes, or security threats, sparking debate over privacy and due process. The U.S. State Department has launched a sweeping review of over 55 million visa holders worldwide under a policy of continuous vetting, aiming to detect violations such as […]

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Pakistan has urged the U.S. to buy back abandoned weapons in Afghanistan, warning they fuel insurgents. The $7 billion arsenal now threatens regional security and Pakistan’s stability. Pakistan’s military has called on the United States to buy back weapons left behind in Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal, warning that these arms are flooding black markets […]

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OpenAI will open its first India office in New Delhi later this year, highlighting India as its second-largest market and beginning local hiring to expand operations. OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has announced plans to open its first office in India, located in New Delhi, later this year. The move highlights India’s position as OpenAI’s […]

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The U.S. revoked the security clearance of former Afghanistan envoy Tom West and 36 officials, citing misuse of intelligence, politicization, unauthorized disclosures, and breaches of professional standards. The U.S. National Intelligence Agency has revoked the security clearance of Tom West, former Special Representative for Afghanistan, along with 36 other current and former officials. In its […]

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court granted bail to Imran Khan in eight May 9 cases, overturning earlier denials but leaving him jailed in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. Pakistan’s Supreme Court has granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases related to the violent protests of May 9, 2023. A three-member bench, led by […]

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Pakistan’s envoy Mohammad Sadiq Khan met his UK counterpart Andrew McCoubrey to discuss Afghanistan’s crises, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to achieve regional peace. Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, announced a meeting with Andrew McCoubrey, the United Kingdom’s Special Representative for Afghanistan. Khan stated on Thursday, August 21, via X that […]

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Don Brown, a career diplomat and former deputy chief of mission, has been appointed U.S. Chargé d’Affaires for Afghanistan, succeeding Karen Decker after her dedicated service. The United States Embassy for Afghanistan, now operating from Doha, announced the appointment of Don Brown as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim on Thursday, August 21. The embassy confirmed the […]

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Judge Frank Caprio, famed for his compassionate rulings on TV’s Caught in Providence, died at 88 after battling cancer, leaving a legacy of empathy in justice. Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence municipal judge in Rhode Island and star of the hit television program Caught in Providence, has died at the age of 88. According to […]

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Seventeen U.S. senators urged the State Department to press Israel to ensure journalist safety and allow international media access to Gaza, citing censorship, restrictions, and recent journalist deaths. Seventeen U.S. senators have urged the State Department to press Israel to protect journalists and allow international media access to Gaza amid the ongoing war. In a […]

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UN chief António Guterres urged Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion, warned against Gaza assault, and demanded an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Israel to cancel its decision to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the plan “illegal” and harmful to peace. Speaking in Japan on […]

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During trilateral talks in Kabul, Pakistan urged stronger action against the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), citing rising cross-border attacks and stressing the need for verifiable steps. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to take “decisive and verifiable” action against banned militant groups, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). […]

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A U.S. raid in northwest Syria killed a senior ISIS commander seen as a potential leader, with no American casualties, reinforcing efforts to prevent the group’s resurgence. A senior ISIS commander was killed in a U.S. military raid early Wednesday in northwest Syria, an American official confirmed. No U.S. forces were harmed. The militant, considered […]

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The United States sanctioned four International Criminal Court officials, drawing condemnation from France and the UN, while Washington defended its move as protecting national sovereignty and allies. The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on two judges and two prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling the body a “threat to national security” and an […]

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Israel began the first phase of its Gaza City assault, with at least 81 people killed in 24 hours amid intensifying strikes and worsening conflict. Al Jazeera reported that as Israel began the first phase of its assault on Gaza City, at least 81 people died within 24 hours due to Israeli strikes and worsening […]

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Google launched its Pixel 10 series in New York, highlighting AI features like real-time translation and smart camera tools, while keeping prices steady despite tariff concerns. Google has officially launched its latest smartphones, the Pixel 10 series, at the company’s annual “Made by Google” event in New York on Wednesday, August 20. The unveiling highlighted […]

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Afghan refugees with legal documents, expelled from homes in Islamabad, now live in public parks without food, shelter, or medical care, creating a growing humanitarian crisis. Afghan refugees with legal documents who were evicted from their homes in Islamabad are now spending nights in a city park, struggling with hunger, heat, and cold. According to […]

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UNICEF has urged that Afghan migrant returns be safe, voluntary, and dignified, following a Herat crash that killed 80 people, including 19 children. UNICEF has renewed its call for Afghan migrant returns to be safe, dignified, voluntary, and gradual following a deadly traffic accident in Herat province. Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF’s Regional Director for South Asia, […]

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The UK Defence Ministry admitted 49 data breaches in Afghan relocation programmes, sparking criticism from lawyers and campaigners who warn that repeated failures endangered vulnerable Afghans’ lives. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted that 49 data breaches have occurred in the past four years within the unit responsible for processing Afghan relocation applications. […]

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Gilgit-Baltistan has entered a period of growing unrest as police personnel continue demonstrations over delayed allowances and benefits. Instead of resolving the grievances through dialogue, the regional administration has responded with suspensions and salary halts, escalating tensions between law enforcement officers and the government. The protests began in mid-August when hundreds of police officers, including […]

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Pakistan says Kabul talks with China and the Taliban stressed counterterrorism, trade, and extending CPEC, aiming to strengthen regional security and economic development. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced that the sixth round of trilateral talks between the foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, and the Taliban in Kabul centered on political, economic, and security cooperation. The meeting […]

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